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White Elephant

Vinum Cellars

California · California Other · United States

Fact sheet

Type
White
Grape
Chenin Blanc · Roussanne · Viognier
Country
United States
Region
California · California Other
Appellation
California
Alcohol
13.7%
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

roast chicken · grilled fish · shrimp · risotto · mild cheeses

Rated vintages

  • 2018

  • 2017

  • 2016

  • 201590 pts

    A touch of buttered popcorn is in the aroma. Rich toasty flavors give an assertive, attractive oaky personality to this medium-bodied wine made from Chenin Blanc, Roussanne and Viognier that was aged in older oak barrels. It has a broad smooth texture, a good layering of butter,…

  • 2014

  • 2013

  • 201287 pts

    This is an intriguing combination of 59% Chenin Blanc, 25% Roussanne and 16% Viognier from a range of California regions, including Clarksburg, Santa Barbara and Sonoma County. Barrel-fermented and given some time in used French oak, it offers a tasty mélange of fig, guava and v…

  • 2011

  • 2010

  • 2009